StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the availability of three new Active 4K-capable Video Adapters, which enable users to stream audio and video from their DisplayPort 1.2 or Mini DisplayPort 1.2-equipped computer to an HDMI-equipped TV, monitor or projector. The new adapters offer active signal conversion, which unlike passive video adapters does not require a multi-mode DisplayPort (DP++) source signal, greatly expanding compatibility options.

BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today introduced its new additions to the GW Series of mainstream monitors, the GW2765HT and GW2265HM. Featuring BenQ's RevolutionEyes technology, the displays blend perfectly within any living space or office décor with stylish attributes such as high-gloss frames, curvaceous stands, and extremely slim bezels that enable sharper-looking single or multidisplay configurations for placement in any setting.

Sporting a 27-inch 2560x1440 Wide Quad HD (WQHD) resolution, BenQ's GW2765HT IPS monitor delivers over 77 percent more work space and higher pixels per inch (ppi) when compared to conventional 1920 x1080 full HD monitors. This results in less time spent zooming and scrolling as well as sharper and more precise viewing experiences. The 21.5-inch GW2265HM VA monitor's 1920 x1080 native resolution and 3000:1 contrast ratio as well as its compact size make it a perfect fit for a dorm room or home office.

Continuing to expand its monitor lineup, BenQ is currently preparing the release of a new IPS-packing widescreen monitor, the multimedia-focused EZ2450L. This first member of the EZ Series is equipped with a 23.8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) panel and has 'ultra-slim' bezels, a flicker-free backlight, a Low Blue Light mode to reduce blue light exposure, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) support for easy streaming from a MHL-enabled mobile device, plus a function called Smart Focus for ' distraction-free viewing'.

BenQ's monitor also features 178/178-degree viewing angles, a 4 ms GTG response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, two 2 W speakers, and D-Sub and dual-HDMI connectors. The EZ2450L has yet to be priced.

Acer America has announced the availability of the Acer B286HK display for both consumers and commercial users in North America. This leading-edge 28-inch display features sharp images and exceptional color accuracy with an ultra-high 4K2K (3840x2160) resolution and 6-axis color adjustment.

The UHD 3840x2160 resolution has four times as many pixels as 1920x1080 Full HD, delivering exceptional detail, a perfect fit for consumers who enjoy photography and video editing and professionals requiring premium image quality, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers, website developers and marketing professionals. A large 28-inch backlit LED screen is ideal for viewing large spreadsheets, brochures, newsletters and two documents side by side.

EIZO Corporation today announced the release of the FlexScan EV3237, a 31.5-inch 4K IPS monitor with a 3840 x 2160 native resolution. The FlexScan EV3237 incorporates ecological features, visual ergonomics as well as picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture to offer advanced functionality for offices, control rooms, gaming, and CAD/CAM.

The FlexScan EV3237 uses an LED-backlit IPS (in-plane switching) LCD panel with 178° viewing angle that minimizes color shift and contrast changes when viewing the screen at an angle. The maximum brightness is 300 cd/m2 and contrast ratio is 1000:1.

AOC is setting new standards for "large": with the u3477Pqu, the display specialist has set sail to new shores as it combines size with enhanced productivity. This 34" (86.7 cm ) WQHD monitor is the right choice for cinema enthusiasts and demanding multi-task users alike. Stunning image clarity, detail and 1.07 billion colours make sure you get the full picture when displaying high-resolution images with 4.95 million pixels on the UltraWide panoramic 21:9 screen.

The monitor boasts an impressive resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels on the more than a quarter of a square meter display area, and the aspect ratio allows viewers to watch movies without black bars on top and bottom. Thanks to a great interplay between hardware and software, users can easily watch a movie and play a computer game at the same time on the same screen. Alongside many different ports like USB 3.0 and DisplayPort, AOC offers an integrated HDMI port with MHL functionality which enables the user to directly mirror smartphones and tablet screens onto the big screen.

BenQ will soon be rolling out a new business-oriented widescreen monitor, a model called BL2700HT that makes use of an AMVA+ panel. The upcoming display features a flicker-free backlight, a Low Blue Light mode (reduces blue light exposure) and has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 178/178 degree viewing angles, a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 4 ms (GtG) response time.

The BL2700HT also has slim bezels to and offers dual 1 W speakers, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI 1.4 connectivity, plus a stand enabling swivel, tilt, pivot and height adjustment. No word yet on pricing.

Acer will soon be throwing its hat into the 4K ring by rolling out a 28-inch monitor with a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Acer's upcoming UHD display is called CB280HK and features a TN panel, an LED backlight, a 2 ms response time, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a stand allowing tilt, pivot, swivel and height adjustment, and DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort connectivity.

The Acer CB280HK can be found listed on pre-order with a price tag of 499 Euro.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, introduces the VX2858Sml high-end desktop monitor. With a premium SuperClear Pro panel and 28-inches of screen space, the ViewSonic VX2858Sml features one of the best front-of-screen experiences for all types of cross-platform computing needs. The VX2858Sml is a native Full HD 1080p display with a stylish sleek design and versatile input options.

Featuring premium connectivity options like dual HDMI ports, as well as Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) connectivity, the ViewSonic VX2858Sml has been designed for cross-platform computing, including gaming and multimedia applications. Designed with MHL connectivity, the VX2858Sml ensures flexibility between MHL-enabled mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets, allowing users to view content on a larger screen in Full HD resolution. With dual HDMI and VGA ports, the VX2858Sml monitor can link to multiple video sources, accommodating various video sources at one time.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today announces the VX2880ml 4K2K multimedia display. The VX2880ml is a 28-inch display with 3840x2160 Ultra HD resolution delivering a premium visual experience. The ideal solution for CAD power-users, digital 4K content development, and other digital design applications, the VX2880ml also ensures future-proof connectivity to connect to PCs, laptops and gaming consoles.

Featuring a distinctive modern stand design, the VX2880ml display boasts the highest resolution to date for a desktop display. With 3840x2160 resolution, the VX2880ml delivers four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p displays. With premium input options such as MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link)-enabled HDMI, DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort for flexible and future-proof connectivity, the VX2880ml also features a DisplayPort output for daisy chaining multiple screens and increasing productivity for advanced multitasking situations.

QNAP Systems Inc. today announced the release of its Silent NAS series addition, the HS-251, designed for the living room with powerful hardware, a wide range of multimedia applications, real-time and offline Full HD video transcoding, and HDMI connectivity for local playback. Housed within a stylish & compact set-top box design without a fan inside, the silent HS-251 is the perfect choice for those looking for the perfect living room NAS, as well as a Home Theater PC/NAS combo.

Network-Attached Storage (NAS) has become increasingly popular in home environments, but normal NAS are mostly available in heavy and sometimes unwieldy boxes that are too big & noisy for being an integral part of a digital lifestyle and living room. With the HS-251, QNAP delivers a silent & stylish NAS that fits alongside HDTVs, cable boxes and game consoles. With HDMI output and powered by an Intel Dual-Core Processor, the HS-251 brings the NAS fully into the living room by providing the power, connectivity and apps for users to enjoy a brilliant entertainment & centralized storage solution.

iiyama, one of the leading manufacturers of high quality monitors, is proud to announce the launch of the 4K2K monitor, the ProLite B2888UHSU. The feature rich offering, enhanced by an ergonomic height adjustable stand and an array of inputs, also includes a 3840x2160 resolution, 1 ms response time and built in USB Hub.

ProLite B2888UHSU is iiyama's first 28" monitor. It features 4K2K resolution (3840x2160) and offers therefore a gigantic viewable area with 4 times more information and work space than a Full HD screen. Due to the high DPI (dots per inch), it displays an incredibly sharp and crisp image. Users can easily create their own work space by displaying and manipulating multiple applications from two different data sources (i.e. two different PCs) side by side, mimicking a multi monitor set up using only one screen.

ASUS today announced the USB 3.0 HZ-2 Docking Station. Designed for desktop or notebook users, the HZ-2 lets users connect up to 10 devices or accessories through a single USB cable. The HZ-2 includes the latest drivers and firmware for full compatibility with Windows 8.1 and earlier versions; and is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 PCs and devices. Users can also connect their notebooks to larger displays via the HDMI or VGA ports found on the HZ-2.

Full connectivity options
The ASUS USB 3.0 HZ-2 Docking Station has all the connectivity and expandability features required to turn any notebook into a complete desktop workstation. The HZ-2 features an HDMI port with a VGA adapter supporting HD resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 pixels in 32-bit color, making it compatible with the latest range of monitors and televisions that deliver visuals at resolutions greater than HD. The HZ-2 is ideal for those looking to mirror or extend their Windows desktops. The HZ-2 has a built-in video processor, allowing users to work with two additional external displays via video output ports found on the notebook and dock.

In keeping with the goal of accelerating the adoption of 4K Ultra HD standard, Seiki, a leading brand in the emerging 4K Ultra HD display market, today announced its entry into the desktop monitor segment with a new lineup of 4K Ultra HD displays. The new Seiki 4K displays will be branded Seiki Pro, the company's innovation brand for advanced products, and designed for today's 4K Ultra HD early-adopter users ready for the ultimate desktop computing and gaming experience.

"According to industry experts, 4K desktop monitors are forecasted to reach two million units in 2014 and continue to climb through 2017. Seiki aims to tackle the desktop monitor market and duplicate the success we've experienced in the 4K Ultra HD TV market," said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president at Seiki. "Our strategy again is to offer products that capture the excitement surrounding 4K Ultra HD and make the technology available to the masses at a fair price."

I-O Data today announced its first UHD (3840 x 2160) display, a 28-inch model called LCD-M4K281XB. This upcoming, 'flicker-free' monitor features a TFT panel, an LED backlight, a blue light reduction function, and has a 5 ms response time (2.5 ms via overdrive), a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and D-Sub, dual HDMI and dual DisplayPort connectors.

The LCD-M4K281XB also packs two 2.5 W speakers and comes with a three-year warranty. I-O Data didn't mention pricing but said that the monitor will become available at the end of July.

AOC today announced the g2770Pqu, a gaming-focused 27-inch widescreen display that is capable of a 144 Hz refresh rate at its (rather low) native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The monitor uses a TN panel and features a 1 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and a stand enabling pivot, swivel, and height adjustment.

The AOC g2770Pqu is backed by a three-year warranty and is expected to become available at the end of this month priced at 419 Euro.

Dell's Alienware division has previously confirmed working on a Steam Machine and now the fruits of that work have entered the spotlight at E3. Alienware Alpha is a Steam Machine-like Mini PC that is designed for living room gaming without actually utilizing Valve's Steam OS or its (delayed) Steam Controller.

Alpha comes with Windows 8.1 pre-installed and makes use of a Console-mode UI allowing users easy access to Steam Big Picture. The system will be bundled with an Xbox 360 controller and will have a base price tag of $549. For that amount you get an Intel Core i3 (Haswell) processor, 4 GB of DDR3-1600 memory, a 2 GB NVIDIA Maxwell-based graphics card (GTX 750 Ti maybe?), and a 500 GB hard drive. Higher-priced configurations include Core i5/i7 processors, 8 GB of RAM, and 1/2 TB HDDs.

This summer AOC is set to bring to market the u3477Pqu, a 34-inch monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels. The upcoming ultra-wide display has a slim bezel design, makes use of an AH-IPS panel and features a 5 ms (GTG) response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 320 cd/m2 brightness, a four-port (dual 2.0 and dual 3.0) USB hub, built-in 3 W stereo speakers, and D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs.

The AOC u3477Pqu is said to come out in July. No word on pricing though.

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the MultiSync EA244UHD display, the company's first high-resolution 4K desktop display and the latest addition to its premium business desktop series.

The 24-inch LED-backlit display delivers a 3840 x 2160 resolution, four times the typical full HD desktop space, meaning more information can be on-screen at once. The EA244UHD also includes a wide color gamut, more than 1.07-billion displayable colors and compatibility with SpectraViewII calibration software. Corporate environments and other industries will benefit from the display's industry-leading low power consumption and fewer hazardous materials.

We went up close with PowerColor's air-cooled Radeon R9 295X2 Devil13 graphics card. Although technically an R9 295X2, the company is choosing to call it "dual-R9 290X." The card is massive, easily bigger in size than even NVIDIA's GTX TITAN-Z. It uses a huge triple-slot cooling solution with individual aluminium fin heatsinks for each of the two GPUs, and a base plate cooling the bridge chip, VRM, and memory; ventilated by three 100 mm fans that can be individually tweaked. The card draws power from four (yes, four) 8-pin PCIe power connectors. Display outputs include two dual-link DVI, and one each of HDMI and DisplayPort.

When AMD chose to give the R9 295X2 liquid cooling it had only one thing on its mind, to tame its noise. Given that, the question on everyone's mind would be how loud this air-cooled card is. PowerColor's card, much like AMD's reference R9 290X, features two BIOSes, "Performance" and "Quiet." Even with all the show floor noise, the card was audible in "performance" mode. We didn't get to hear it out in the "quiet" mode, but PowerColor assured us that it's working on getting the card quiet. Unlike AMD's reference card, PowerColor may have to stiffen the card's throttle to achieve that.

In addition to the 32-inch ProArt PA328Q ASUS has brought to Computex 2014 another 'prosumer' oriented UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor, the 27-inch PB279Q. Seen below, this upcoming model features a 'super slim' 9 mm bezel, 100% sRGB coverage, 178/178-degree viewing angles, a 5 ms (GTG) response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and one DisplayPort 1.2, one mini DisplayPort and four HDMI 1.4 inputs.

The PB279Q also offers full pivot, tilt and swivel and height adjustment. No word yet on pricing or availability.

AOC, a worldwide leader in display technology, today announces the 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology. With two 7 W speakers onboard, the monitor is an ideal entertainment hub and has both VGA and HDMI inputs for easy connection to consoles, PCs and other electronic devices. The flicker-free LED backlit display offers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, and the IPS panel ensures consistent color and brightness regardless of viewing angle. The AOC 24-inch Full HD monitor (i2473Pwm) is available for $249 MSRP at Amazon.com, and is backed by AOC's three-year warranty as well as the EASE exchange program.

The AOC 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology has a sleek body framed by an extremely narrow black hairline-textured bezel. The monitor offers a 5 ms refresh rate, 250 cd/m² typical brightness, and 50M: 1 dynamic contrast-ratio for clear and crisp images.

Today at ASUS has taken the veil off its latest UHD (3840 x 2160) widescreen display, the ProArt PA328Q. This new 32-inch monitor offers 10-bit color and 100% sRGB coverage and features 178/178-degree viewing angles, 350 cd/m2 brightness, 100,000,000:1 'Smart Contrast', a four-port USB 3.0 hub, tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, and an array of inputs which includes HDMI 1.4 (UHD @ 30 Hz), HDMI 2.0 (UHD @ 60 Hz), mini DisplayPort, and DisplayPort 1.2.

The ProArt PA328Q is set to arrive in Q4. No price tag was announced.

Iiyama rolled out the ProLite GB2773HS-2, the company's latest monitor designed for high-speed applications, such as games. This 27-incher may offer just Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution, but tops it up with 144 Hz refresh rates, and 1 ms (GTG) response time. To keep up with those specs, the monitor relies on either dual-link DVI, or DisplayPort. It also supports HDMI 1.4, but refresh rates will be capped at 80 Hz, due to a bandwidth limitation. The monitor features an LED-backlit TN-film panel, with maximum brightness of 300 cd/m², and dynamic mega-contrast ratio. Its viewing angles are rather narrow at 80° vertical, with 85° horizontal. Its stand offers tilts of up to 17°, and swivels of up to 90°. Slated for later this week, the ProLite GB2773HS-2 is expected to be priced at 43,800 JPY.

AOC today announced the u2868Pqu, a 28-inch monitor with a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Pictured below, this new, UHD display is equipped with a TN panel and features a WLED backlight, a 1 ms (GTG) response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and dual 3 W built-in speakers.

AOC's monitor also has a four-port USB hub (with two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports), and a stand enabling tilt, pivot and height adjustment. The u2868Pqu is backed by a three-year warranty and is set to become available starting next month. The display is said to cost £499/649 Euro but pre-orders have it as low as 489 Euro.